Youth Vacancy on Park Board
The City of Kirkland has a vacancy on the Kirkland Park Board for a youth member. Applicants must have attained the grade level of Sophomore or Junior by September of the appointment year, be under the age of eighteen and reside within the city limits…
Downtown Kirkland Retail Strategy
The City of Kirkland has just released the Downtown Kirkland Retail Strategy: Interim Report produced by outside consultants, E.D. Hovee & Company, LLC. The report is a part of a strategic retail study for downtown Kirkland being conducted with the Downtown Advisory Committee…
Kirkland businesses recognized for recycling
Nine out of the 50 King County businesses named as the “Best Workplaces for Recycling,” are based in Kirkland, Washington and eight of them are participating in the City’s Green Business Program. The following Kirkland businesses were recognized by King County’s…
City of Kirkland Tax Burden Analysis
The City of Kirkland has conducted a Tax Burden Analysis to help the City Council make decision with regard to Kirkland’s $13.8 million budget shortfall. Some interesting numbers show up in the report. Of particular interest is Exhibit 5: Residential and Commercial Contributions to Major…
City of Kirkland releases Economic Sustainability Study
The City of Kirkland has just released an Assessment of the sustainability of Kirkland’s economy. Many of you participated in the online survey. This report summarizes the results of the Assessment, including findings from qualitative…
The Agreement
At the August 4, 2008 City Council special meeting,
Councilmember Tom Hodgson read aloud an agreement made between him and the rest of the Council.
The Agreement can be downloaded here.
Kirkland City Council to hold Special Meeting Monday, August 4, 2008
The Kirkland City Council will be holding a special meeting this Monday night at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting will be open to the public and will allow for comments from the audience. Also, a statement will be made by Councilmember Tom Hodgson…
The times they are a-changin’
Change is good, right? Our recent budget mess means things are going to change whether we like it or not. What advise would you give to our City Council as they struggle to dig ourselves out of the current budget mess? What do we need to improve for the betterment of our community?
Seattle City Hall stares at $50 million in cuts
Both Seattle and Kirkland have found themselves in difficult financial situations as the economy has slowed. Interestingly, the two cities plan to deal with their problems quite differently.
Kirkland plans to both raise taxes and lower service levels…
The Kirkland Police Department participating in the National Night Out 2008 campaign
Kirkland neighborhoods are encouraged to host activities on Tuesday, August 5 that raise crime and drug prevention awareness.
Activities may include cookouts, flashlight walks, or contests…
Kirkland City Council Special Meeting to Receive and Evaluate Complaints or Charges Brought Against a Public Officer
The City of Kirkland has scheduled a special City Council executive session meeting Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 7 p.m. to evaluate complaints or charges brought against a public official…
Kirkland’s 2009-2010 Budget Gap: $13.8 million in the hole
The City of Kirkland is facing a $13.8 million deficit for its 2009-2010 budget. In the language of financial analysts, this is known as a doozie. The City is conducting a massive communications effort to inform the people of Kirkland of the looming budget shortfall…
Design Review Board Vacancy
Extended Application Period
The Kirkland City Council has extended the application deadline for the Design Review Board vacancy to August 21, 2008. The Council is specifically seeking persons with professional experience in landscape architecture to fill this seat.
July15 Study Session agenda changed to Budget Process and Communications Plan update
For those keeping an eye on the City Council Study Sessions, tonight’s agenda (July 15, 2008) has a last minute change: The DRB Roll will no longer be discussed as it will be replaced by Budget Process and Communications…
Request for documents from City of Kirkland denied
The following email was received in response to our request for copies of the documents passed from Councilmember Hodgson to CiViK attorney Richard Aramburu at the July 1 Kirkland City Council Meeting:…
Chaos in Kirkland City Council Chambers
Councilmember Dave Asher moved to have the police secure the documents from the appellant, but in all of the confusion, the motion was not seconded as the Mayor looked to the City Attorney for legal guidance.
Parking Advisory Board Vacancy
For all of you parking enthusiasts out there, here’s one for you! The City of Kirkland just sent out this E-Bulletin:
The City of Kirkland is seeking applicants for a position on the Parking Advisory Board. Interested citizens are invited to apply…
News Release - Kirkland City Council Appoints New Design Review Board Members
The City Council appoints three new members to the DRB. A fourth position remains open. Landscape architects are encouraged to apply.
Planning Commission Public Hearing on Parkplace, Orni and Altom private amendment requests tonight
For the Planning Commision, this is about as big as it gets. We expect the place to be filled to the rafters. Come give your two cents worth. Whatever your stripe, your opinion counts. Express yourself. The future of Kirkland Parkplace is at stake.
Kirkland to interview twelve applicants for Design Review Board
The City of Kirkland received twelve applications to fill the four vacant positions on the Design Review Board (DRB). The deadline for applications was June 6. At the conclusion of the interview process, those selected will join Carter Bagg, Brian Berg and Michael Stanger as members of the DRB. The City Council will choose those most [...]
